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VX54 UXG

2004 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,922 mi
Last recorded59,922 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 UXG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 59,922 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front door handle insecure but not effecting the door from opening or closing

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion numerous locations (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 59,922 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front door handle insecure but not effecting the door from opening or closing

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion numerous locations (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 55,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front door leaver insecure. still opens and closes

Nearside Rear Outer side wall has slight damage.

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 55,893 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front door leaver insecure. still opens and closes

Nearside Rear Outer side wall has slight damage.

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 52,416 miles

Centre EXHAUST CORRODED

REMOVED AIR FRESHNER OBSCURING VIEW OF DRIVER

Pass 16 Sep 2014 49,363 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 Sep 2014 49,363 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Sep 2013 45,967 miles

nearside front tyre perrished on side wall

offside rear tyre perrished

Fail 16 Sep 2013 45,966 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre perrished on side wall

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 14 Sep 2012 42,787 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre surface cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2011 39,565 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres surface cracked

nearside rear tyre outer wall damage

Pass 1 Sep 2010 36,458 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres cracking slightly

tracking is out

wiperblades poor

Pass 7 Sep 2009 31,806 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 27,347 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 27,347 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 21,870 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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VX54 UXG is a 2004 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2004 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 49,972 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX54 UXG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX54 UXG registered?

VX54 UXG is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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